Media Advisory: John Paul Stevens on campus April 25

Former Supreme Court justice to speak at 1:30 p.m. in Graham Chapel

The School of Law at Washington University in St. Louis and the Assembly Series welcome to campus John Paul Stevens, who served as an associate justice on the Supreme Court for 35 years until his retirement in 2010.

Who: In addition to Stevens, the program will include Nancy Staudt, dean of the School of Law; and law professors David T. Konig and Greg P. Magarian.

What: Stevens will deliver brief remarks titled “Some Thoughts About a Former Colleague,” then join Staudt, Konig and Magarian in a conversation about the Second Amendment.

When: 1:30–3 p.m., Monday, April 25. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. A reception will follow in Crowder Courtyard of Anheuser-Busch Hall.

Where: Graham Chapel on the Danforth Campus of Washington University.

Please note: Stevens will not have time to give interviews, but recording his talk and the faculty discussion is allowed. A mult box will be available in the Chapel balcony for broadcast media. Seating for print media and photographers can also be arranged near the stage.

To reserve space for either the mult box/balcony or the row reserved for media near stage, or for more information, call Barbara Rea at 314-935-5297 by Friday, April 22.

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